How far is Palmyra, PA from Waldeck, PA?
The driving distance from Palmyra, PA to Waldeck, PA is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmyra and Waldeck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmyra and Waldeck.
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Start on North Lincoln Street
20 m · 8 sec · North Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
6 mi · 9 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Penn Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Penn Avenue
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Continue on Cumberland Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Street
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Turn right onto South 16th Street
105 m · 16 sec · South 16th Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chestnut Street
1.2 km · 3 min · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 5th Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · South 5th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South 5th Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · South 5th Avenue
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Continue on Heidelberg Avenue
812 ft · 21 sec · Heidelberg Avenue
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Turn right onto Stiegel Pike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Stiegel Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stiegel Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmyra and Waldeck.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
5.98 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Palmyra and Mostly Cloudy near Waldeck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmyra to Waldeck?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Palmyra and 9.6 miles from Waldeck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Palmyra and Mostly Cloudy near Waldeck.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.
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Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Waldeck. Straight-line distance: 15.5 mi (24.94 km).
#1 Palmyra
Borough in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,528 |
| Coordinates | 40.3089800, -76.5933000 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waldeck
Situated in the southeastern part of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community lies at an elevation of approximately 646 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2684300, -76.3041200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waldeck (-76.30412, 40.26843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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